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UK//jʊ dɪˈzɜːv//US//ju dɪˈzɜrv//

Meaning of You deserve

You are worthy of something good or a reward.

In simple words: You should get what you have earned or what is right for you.

You deserve in a sentence

  • You deserve recognition for your hard work.
  • After all that effort, you deserve a vacation.
  • You deserve to be happy and fulfilled in life.
  • In this situation, you deserve the benefit of the doubt.
  • You deserve better treatment than this.

How to use You deserve

Used to express what someone is entitled to. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

you + deserve + noun/gerund

Memory hint

Think of 'deserve' as 'de-serve', like you have done something good to earn a serve at a good restaurant.

Related words

Collocations with You deserve

  • you deserve respect
  • you deserve happiness
  • you deserve success
  • you deserve love
  • you deserve a break

Synonyms for You deserve

Common mistakes with You deserve

  • Confused with 'you deserve to' + verb when only needing a noun.
  • Forget to include the object after 'deserve'.
  • Use 'deserves' instead of 'deserve' for plural subjects.

Compare You deserve with Merit, Earn, Warrant

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Frequently asked questions about You deserve

What does You deserve mean?

You should get what you have earned or what is right for you.

What is the definition of You deserve?

You are worthy of something good or a reward.

How do you use You deserve in a sentence?

You deserve recognition for your hard work.

Can you give another example of You deserve?

After all that effort, you deserve a vacation.

What are synonyms for You deserve?

Common alternatives include merit, be entitled to, earn, warrant, qualify for.

What words go with You deserve?

It commonly pairs with you deserve respect, you deserve happiness, you deserve success, you deserve love, you deserve a break.

What are common mistakes when using You deserve?

Confused with 'you deserve to' + verb when only needing a noun. Forget to include the object after 'deserve'. Use 'deserves' instead of 'deserve' for plural subjects.

How do you pronounce You deserve?

US: //ju dɪˈzɜrv//, UK: //jʊ dɪˈzɜːv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You deserve?

Used to express what someone is entitled to. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.